Olivia Rodrigo announced on May 19, 2026, that her new single "The Cure" will be released on Friday, May 22, describing it as her favorite song on her upcoming third studio album. The 23-year-old singer shared the news on Instagram alongside promotional cover art for the track. She wrote: "the cure comes out this friday . it's my favorite song on the album and one of my favorite songs I've ever made." Rodrigo also confirmed that the song and its music video will premiere at 9 p.m. PT / midnight ET on May 22. The announcement generated immediate excitement among fans, who have been anticipating new music since the release of her previous single "Drop Dead" in April 2026.